Kart Silverstone

THE PROJECT

At the home of British motorsport, Kart Silverstone turns part of the historic Grand Prix venue into a new 1,377-metre karting destination. Dromo, led by founder Jarno Zaffelli, conceived the circuit design and its five configurations, connecting contemporary karting requirements with the memory of Silverstone’s former Bridge and Priory corners.

Opened in April 2026 by Formula 1 driver George Russell, the circuit was conceived for everyday public use, driver development and international competition. Its next milestone is round two of the 2027 Mondokart.com FIA Karting European Championship, scheduled for 13–16 May 2027.

COUNTRY:

United Kingdom

TEAM LEADER:

Jarno Zaffelli

PROJECT TEAM:

Dromo: Jarno Zaffelli, Francesco Grana and Federico Vennarucci, working closely with the Silverstone team

WORK:

Track concept and five-configuration karting circuit design

YEAR:

Opened April 2026

Circuit design · United Kingdom

Five circuits within one compact motorsport destination

The 1,377-metre venue can be divided into five configurations. This makes the same footprint suitable for introductory sessions, junior development, owner-driver testing and international race meetings. The official venue describes the layouts as compliant with FIA-CIK requirements and available for day and night operation.

1,377 mmaximum circuit length

5track configurations

2026public opening

13–16 May 2027FIA Karting European Championship

Grand Prix configuration of the Kart Silverstone circuit — **Grand Prix**1,377 m · 18 corners© Studiodromo.it

International configuration of the Kart Silverstone circuit — **International**932 m · 12 corners© Studiodromo.it

Village configuration of the Kart Silverstone circuit — **Village**447 m · 6 corners© Studiodromo.it

National configuration of the Kart Silverstone circuit — **National**520 m · 8 corners© Studiodromo.it

Indy configuration of the Kart Silverstone circuit — **Indy**950 m · championship configuration© Studiodromo.it

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Historic geometry, designed for a new generation

The circuit occupies land shaped by Silverstone’s racing history and incorporates Bridge and Priory, corners from the 1991–2009 Grand Prix layout. For Dromo, the design task was both technical and cultural: create distinct racing rhythms and operating modes while keeping the wider venue’s identity recognisable.

Jarno Zaffelli described the project as a new international kart track intended to become a reference point for British karting. The 2027 European Championship selection now gives that ambition a measurable sporting context.

Voices from the project

A circuit built around progression

“Support the next generation of young racers just starting out and chasing their motorsport dreams.”

“A fantastic opportunity for British karting.”

“An incredibly special weekend of racing.”

“Exactly the kind of opportunity Kart Silverstone was built to create.”

Tested by Formula 1 drivers

Formula 1 driver George Russell, who opened Kart Silverstone — George Russell, who completed Kart Silverstone’s official opening lap. Image © Silverstone, reproduced from the official venue page with attribution.

Russell completed the official opening lap and later returned to race alongside 170 team members from the Mercedes operations at Brackley and Brixworth. Lando Norris also drove the new circuit in a first-drive session documented by Silverstone’s official channel.

Those appearances give the project a direct connection between elite racing and the pathway that begins in karting. The official venue also places Lewis Hamilton, Norris, Russell and Ollie Bearman within that same British karting lineage.

Lando Norris takes on the new circuit. Official Silverstone video.

International competition

The 2027 FIA Karting European Championship

Kart Silverstone will host the championship’s second round from 13 to 16 May 2027. The announcement places the new facility on the European calendar one year after opening and brings leading young drivers to the home of the British Grand Prix.

The championship is a proven development stage: Formula 1 drivers including Lando Norris, George Russell, Kimi Antonelli and Alex Albon competed in FIA Karting before reaching the top category. British prospects Noah Baglin and Will Green arrive at the new home round as 2026 European champions and members of the Ferrari and Williams driver programmes.